LOVIN' THE RIDE

November Catch Up!

It's been so long, I'm doing some major catch up! So here goes...

Last week we took a 3 1/2 hour quad ride in the desert mountains! I love it there! Garrett is all smiles and Nick is tired of having his picture taken.

Em, Jess and Jordan

Emily's-a-strippin! She decided that she didn't want her shirt on anymore - so she took it off and put it in my pack!

Silly Girl!

Thanksgiving Dinner. It was just the 7 of us this year. We had a wonderful weekend and although I missed being with our extended family, it was nice to have a quite (or not so quiet):) weekend at home.

Jessica made our cute name tags for Thanksgiving Dinner.

Goofballs!

More goofballs!

On Veterans Day, (and Jordan's Birthday) our ward held a little parade in our neighborhood. We began at our house. The kids decorated their bikes and we made quite a little sight as we wound our way through the streets that morning. We ended at the Primary Presidents house for cinnamon rolls and juice. It was a fun way to start the day. There's Jessica in the corner!

Getting ready to leave...

Cheesy Jordan!!!

This year, Nick played soccer for the first time since he was 4. He had a blast and loved it! These pictures are from his soccer award party. He's the cutie in the middle! Can't you tell??? :)

Nick is receiving his trophy. He earned the "Most Improved Player" award. His coach is in the military and expected a lot from the kids...they really responded to all of his yelling :)!!

Garrett is in pre school this year. He loves it!! We went a beautiful new fire station in Gilbert for a field trip. This is their "Theater Room". Actually, they called it some sort of a conference room...We thought it was pretty amazing! There are 3 cascading rows of leather recliners.

There is the screen...

Garrett and his class standing in front of the fire truck.

Garrett and Ezra are in the same class. I love this pic! Typical! They always have to be wrestling!

Garrett and I are waiting for our turn to get in the fire truck! We left Emily behind on this trip. I love to be able to spend alone time with my babies!

Sitting in the fire truck! We'd make awesome firemen!

This picture was taken at pack meeting. Nick and Riley are playing an Indian wrestling game. Nick got his little tail kicked. It's not fair when the other boy is twice your size! He did use up every ounce of strength he had though!

Jordan received his "Arrow of Light' award! We are so proud of him. It is the highest award that you can receive in cub scouting! Don't you love the face paint! He wasn't thrilled! (with the paint that is:))

Emily Ann...I'd just gone grocery shopping and she had to make a tower! Love her!

And last but not least...you know you are a nascar fan when your 2 year old insists on sleeping with her big brother's nascar underwear over her mismatched pajamas!